After an accident, you should file for a personal injury claim. Get your compensation from your insurance company to support your needs as you deal with the aftermath of an accident.
Personal injury claims will not be processed and resolved overnight. It usually takes a few months of going back and forth with the value of your claim.
Recovering from an accident is not easy. You need all the help that you can get. In BC, you can be compensated by ICBC. However, filing a claim is not always an easy and straightforward process.
When you are already dealing with your recovery after an accident, the last thing you would want to do is go through a rigorous negotiating process with ICBC, your insurance company.